Movies like RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama (2021)
The best movies like RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama (2021) are Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016), Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011) and American Shaolin (1991). If RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedBlood and Bone (2009)7.4/10 from 949 votes
- NewestStreet Fighter (2026)Released 2026
- In JapaneseSuper RIZIN 2 (2023)Also in Japanese
Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016)
Picking up after the events of Never Back Down 2, former MMA champion Case Walker is on the comeback trail to become champion once again.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNever Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011)
Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAmerican Shaolin (1991)
After facing brutal humiliation in the ring, a young karateka travels to China in order to study the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, becoming the first American Shaolin.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBlood and Bone (2009)
In Los Angeles, an ex-con takes the underground fighting world by storm in his quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNo Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers (1990)
Two feuding brothers of differing political views, one a policeman, the other a martial artist, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent who was brutally murdered by the mafia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBorn a Champion (2021)
After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging underdog get back into shape in time to vanquish his foe, get revenge, and claim his prize?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJourneyman (2018)
A boxer suffers a serious head injury during a fight, and must deal with the consequences.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisResurrecting the Champ (2007)
Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJawbone (2017)
A former youth boxing champion, Jimmy McCabe is a man in search of hope but looking in all the wrong places. When he hits rock bottom he turns to his childhood boxing club and the only family he has left: gym owner Bill corner man Eddie and promoter Joe. Back in training, years after anyone thought he was a contender, he risks his life, as he tries to stand tall and regain his place in the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Tournament (2009)
Every seven years, in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receives the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of World's No. 1 Assassin, which itself carries the legendary million dollar-a-bullet price tag.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisBest of the Best (1989)
A team from the United States is going to compete against Korea in a Tae Kwon Do tournament. The team consists of fighters from all over the country--can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCreed II (2018)
Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAssassination Games (2011)
Brazil is a contract killer, willing to take any job if the price is right. Flint left the assassin game when a ruthless drug dealer’s brutal attack left his wife in a coma. When a contract is put out on the same coldblooded drug dealer, both Brazil and Flint want him dead – one for the money, the other for revenge. With crooked Interpol agents and vicious members of the criminal underworld hot on their trail, these two assassins reluctantly join forces to quickly take out their target before they themselves are terminated.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSalvable (2025)
When a battered boxer past his prime finds his dreams and his relationships on the ropes, he falls back in with a dangerous crowd and has to take the biggest swing of his life to reclaim his hope and his family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFemale Fight Squad (2017)
A former fighter reluctantly returns to the life she abandoned in order to help her sister survive the sadistic world of illegal fighting and the maniac who runs it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStreet Fighter (2026)
In 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don't, it's GAME OVER!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRocky IV (1985)
Rocky Balboa holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. This time, Rocky's training regimen takes him to Siberia, where he prepares for a globally televised match in the heart of Moscow. But nothing can truly prepare him for what he's about to face – a fight to the finish, in which he must defend not only himself, but also the honor of his country!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMartial Law II: Undercover (1991)
Sean and Billie are undercover cops and martial arts masters. Investigating the death of a cop, they uncover a deadly ring of murder and corruption at a glitzy nightclub, where the rich are entertained by seductive women and protected by martial arts experts. Billie goes undercover to infiltrate the crime ring, leading to an explosive finale.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFighting (2009)
Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRomeo Must Die (2000)
Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California docks. Han Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring factions dead... or worse!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSuper RIZIN 2 (2023)
On July 30th Super RIZIN 2 is live from Saitama Super Arena in Japan. The fight card has well over 8 matches, 3 of them are with titles on the line and will have Mikuru Asakura vs Vugar Karamov fighting for the RIZIN Featherweight Title as main event of the evening, finishing the entire lineup with a bang!
Why it matches: Similar story and style
RIZIN 21 (2020)
Asakura takes center stage in a featherweight clash with Daniel Salas. Salas seeks to shock the Japanese crowd when he takes on Asakura, who has won 13 of his 14 pro bouts.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
RIZIN 22 (2020)
RIZIN 22 is heavy on quality kickboxing and women’s MMA, while also featuring a lightweight showdown between Yusuke Yachi and Roberto de Souza. The lineup also includes Ayaka Hamasaki, Kanna Asakura, Naoki Inoue, Yoshinari Nadaka and Rui Ebata.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
RIZIN 23 (2020)
RIZIN 23 serves to crown a new bantamweight champion when Hiromasa Ougikubo meets Kai Asakura in the headliner. The undercard is full of prospects, including Kazumasa Majima, Makoto Takahashi and Tatsuki Saomoto. Kickboxing fans will be treated to a rematch between Taiga and Kento Haraguchi, plus the return of KAITO.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Kiss the Girls (1997)
Forensic psychologist and detective Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams with escaped kidnap victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," a serial killer who abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. The trail leads to Los Angeles, where the duo discovers that the psychopath may not be working alone.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisONE Friday Fights 50: Yodphupa vs. Komawut (2024)
ONE Friday Fights 50: Yodphupa vs. Komawut was a combat sports event produced by ONE Championship that took place on February 2, 2024, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. A 143-pound catchweight muay thai bout between Road to ONE Thailand Season 1 winner Yodphupa Wimanair and Komawut FA Group served as the event headliner.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
RIZIN LANDMARK 6 in NAGOYA (2023)
RIZIN LANDMARK 6 live from the Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, Japan. The card features the return of former UFC fighter Rogerio Bontorin, who was tagged with a flying knee in his promotional debut.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
RIZIN TRIGGER 2nd (2022)
RIZIN will kick off their 2022 schedule with their second-ever “TRIGGER” card live from Ecopa Arena in Shizuoka, Japan. The event is set to take place in a cage and showcase some of the lesser-known names from the MMA world in Japan. The event has a high-profile fight set for the main event, as Ulka Sasaki will search for his first featherweight win against rising contender Kleber Koike.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
RIZIN LANDMARK vol.2 (2022)
RIZIN will present its second “LANDMARK” event, showcasing five matchups between MMA and kickboxing rulesets. In the main event, former K-1 Japan kickboxer Ren Hiramoto will search for his first MMA win when facing Chihiro Suzuki.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
RIZIN 34 (2022)
RIZIN 34 will be the first numbered event of the year, live from Maruzen Intec Arena in Osaka, Japan. This event will feature a 17-fight card from the Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. In the main event, flashy featherweight Kyohei Hagiwara will meet former DEEP Impact Champion Satoshi "DOMINATOR" Yamasu.
Why it matches: Similar story and style
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama?
The closest matches to RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama are Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016), Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011) and American Shaolin (1991). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama?
Start with Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016), the closest match to RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama.
What is the highest-rated movie like RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama?
Blood and Bone (2009), rated 7.4/10 by 949 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama?
Street Fighter (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Japanese movies like RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama?
Yes: Super RIZIN 2 (2023), RIZIN 21 (2020) and RIZIN 22 (2020).
How are movies similar to RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside RISE World Series 2021: Yokohama, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.